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Safety

Safety Forum Looks at Industry Reg Participation

Participants in the recent European safety seminar agreed that there should be wider participation in regulatory process and stronger communications.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Lehigh Valley Aviation Services

An FBO Thrives Amid Pennsylvania's Former Rust Belt
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Maintenance and Modifications

FAA AC Guides on Continuous Airworthiness Mx Programs

Camp is required for Part 121 and certain Part 135 operators, but is optional for other Part 135 and 91K operators.
Airlines

Pakistan Fully Reopens Airspace to Overflights

Airlines work to restore all routes between Europe and Asia affected by Pakistani airspace closure.

PAFI Tests Show More Work Needed on Avgas Replacement

The FAA is evaluating three other fuels as work continues on the original Shell candidate.
Training and Workforce

NATA Rolls Out Revamped Safety 1st Training System

The first major upgrade to the online program in more than a decade, its focus has changed from certification-based to ratings-based learning.
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June Euro Bizav Activity Reflects 'Gloomier Picture'

While June was busiest month for business aviation in Europe this year, activity there was still off 1.7 percent year-over-year.
Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopters To Incorporate Printed Parts

Russian Helicopters said it would begin using 3D printed parts into its production helicopters beginning in 2020

Turkish, Russian Defense Ministries Confirm S-400 Delivery

As the first S-400 shipments arrive in Turkey, Washington has yet to respond to what it sees as a threat to the F-35’s operational security
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Desert Jet Founder Wilson Transitions to Chairperson

Jared Fox will take the role of CEO as Wilson transitions to new role.

Magellan Jets Hebert Becomes ACSF Chair

Hebert succeeds Textron Aviation's Michael Graham, whose nomination as a member of the NTSB is awaiting Senate action.
Aircraft

Asian Sky Inks Agreement with Medevac Operator

Agreement leads to first long-haul intra-hospital transfer of Asian Sky Group client from China to Europe.
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Airlines

Ryanair Cuts Growth Forecast on Delayed Delivery of Max

Europe’s largest low-cost carrier will close bases and has lowered passenger growth outlook by 3 percent.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

CCX Release Cybersecurity Hardware for Aircraft

CCX's new AP-250 cyber security appliance is designed to prevent malicious attacks on airborne networking systems.
Accidents

Cell Phone, Meds Factor in NM CFIT Helo Crashes

The NTSB has issued final reports in a pair of controlled flight into terrain helicopter crashes in New Mexico
Airlines

Airport Operator Atlantia, Delta Picked to Help Reboot Alitalia

Devising the final shareholder arrangement and business plan for Alitalia will likely take another couple of months.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Calls for Immediate Checks of G650 Engines

The Gulfstream directive follows two incidents of G650ER inflight engine shutdowns.
Sustainability and Environment

New Organization Champions E-aviation

With its official launch reception, the Eco-Aviation Foundation is on a mission to foster awareness and adoption of electric and hybrid aircraft.
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Aircraft

Honeywell To Supply FBW for Vertical Aerospace's eVTOL

In 2020, Vertical Aerospace is set to fly a new prototype of its planned eVTOL aircraft, featuring a fly-by-wire control system provided by Honeywell.

Argus: Bizav Ops See Headwinds in North America in June

While down 0.5 percent in June, business aircraft operations are still up 0.3 percent through the first six months and are expected to be up in July.
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Security

Sikorsky Patents New Anti-Counterfeiting Technology for Aircraft Parts

The new patent is one of the first that is intended to prevent duplication of parts in the first place.
Rotorcraft

HAI Launches Job Bank with JSfirm

the HAI job page provides a database of thousands of aviation job postings from companies worldwide that are posted through JSFirm.
Aircraft

Baron Introduces High-res Wx Forecasting Model

The new model is available to users of Baron Threat Net, Baron API, and broadcast products.
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Regulations and Government

Most Bizcraft Now Exempt from EASA Datalink Rules

EASA is exemption aircraft weighing 100,000 pounds or less that have a certified maximum seating capacity of 19 passengers or less.
Aircraft

American Airlines Scraps More Flights Due to Max Grounding

The grounding of AA’s Max jets forces it to cancel 115 flights a day.
Aircraft

Yingling Begins Excel/XLS G5000 Installs

Installation program follows FAA approval of Garmin STC.
Accidents

Unable To Divert, Citation Suffers Severe Turbulence

A caregiver suffered broken bones after the aircraft she was riding on encountered several intervals of severe turbulence.
Aircraft

Embraer Lands First Export Order for KC-390

Portugal—already a major industrial partner in the program—is buying five KC-390s for a range of military and civilian missions
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Avionics

Garmin Expands Avionics Offerings

Many of Garmin's new avionics products are available as upgrades for a variety of older and newer aircraft.
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Fuel

Episode 23: DEF Contamination | AIN's Tales from the Flight Deck Podcast

You can’t see it, you can’t smell it and you won’t know about it—until the contents of your fuel tanks begin to crystallize.
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